HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-01-1962Ths regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to
order at the City Hall on January 8, 1962 at 8 P.M.
Council members present were Mr. Behnke, Ivlr. Arpke, Mr. Frost,
NIr. Bronson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Thomas and Dr. Leversee.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as
read.
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Mr. Goodwin presented his Police Report which was read and
discussed. He then spoke to the Council regarding the possibility of
hiring two men at $60.00 per month to work as police ausiliaries on
I a regular schedule. The matter was discussed briefly. Mr. Miller,
Acting City Manager, spoke in favor of the plan saying that he thought
it should be given a try.
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Mr. Behnke then announced that May Fi tzgerald, City Clerk, had
resigned. Mr. Arpke moved that the City Clerk be asked to reconsider
her decision and remain with the City. The motion was seconded by
lVir. Johnson and passed unanimously. Mrs. Fitzgerald thanked the Cotmcil
but indicated that her decision had been final.
Mr. Behnke then announced that he had had a letter from Hart
Rutledge saying that a post-card poll was to be taken to ascertain
whether or not the citizens of Medina were in favor of annexing to
the City of Bellevue. After discussion I'.Jr. Behnke asked for a show of
hands from the audience. Five were in favor of 8xmexation to Bellevue
and the balance, about 50, were not in favor of annexation.
Mr. John Dodds than gave a progress report on the work on N. E.
12th. He asked that the street be blocked to traffic from the east
to glve the road bed a chance to settle. Home owners would have
access from the west. 'rhe Police Department is to be instructed to
enforce the blockade.
Mr. Dodds said that he would have the report on proposed work on
N. E. 24th later. A discussion was held regarding walking paths on
N. E. 24th. Dr. Leversee asked if there were any plans to install
such a path. Mr. Dodds explained that a six foot wide shoulder could
be put on one side of the street to provide space for walking. It
was suggested that the center line of the road be changed to provide
the necessary space on one side of the street. Mr. Dod',is is to com-
municate with lvlr. Miller after a stud';! is made when the matter will be
stUdied by the Road Committee and presented to the Council for action.
Mr. Hux spoke regarding the drainage problem at 77th on
24th and suggested that the drain be lowered in the future.
present the drain is to be cleared and perhaps extended.
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Dr. Leversee suggested a systematic drainage study of the en tire
City.
Mr. Mel Kroack asked when t he poles 1Nould be r emoll ed on 80th ]IT. E.
and the street repaired. It was reported that the power lines had been
removed and that the Telephone Company would move the poles. l'i!r.
IVdller is to contact the Telephone Company in regard to this matter.
It was moved by :Vlr. Bronson and seconded by Mr. Thomas that
Nir. Miller instruct the Telephone Company to remove the poles and that
the street be reconstructed as recommended by the City ;.ranager .rhe
motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Behnke then declared the meeting an "Open HeD,ringll to consider
vacation of a portion of the street between Overlake Drive and BLlth
N. E. immediately adjacent to the Beryl Davisproperty. Mr. Chadwick
explained the proposed vacation and the matter was discussed. Mr.
Biglow, a member of the Planning Commission suggested that in the
future like mat~ers should be referred to the Planning Commission first
for consideration. After further discussion, Mr. Chadwick presented ani
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ordlnance vacatlng a portlon of the street. l!lr. Johnson moved that
the ordLlance be passed. 'rhe motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson and
passed unanimously.
A discussion regarding the final location of the walking path on
76th was held, also the probable cost and availability of funds.
tIro Mlller explained that an effort would be mode to firm the paths.
The question of location was discussed and Dr. Leversee asked that
Mr. Miller get an engineering opinion as to the proper location of
the path.
Mr. 3ronson recommended an engineering survey, and suid that he
felt that locating th~ path on the west side of the street would be
more desirable with a blinker light at the crossing.
filr. Behnke asked Mr. lWiller to bring his re~ommenc1ations to
the Council. Dr. Leversee moved that the City ;/Ianager study the
completion of the walking path program and r ei)Ort to the Council with
engineering recoYmnondations concerning position of nathway along
76th and other pathways to be constructed and incluciin'~ the costs and
availabili ty of funds. 'rhe path1Nay" are to be clOns tructed in the
safest possible manner consistent with economy and the ':lreservation
of mature expensive plantings. Priority is to be given to the completion
of the pathways along 76th N. E. The motionwas seconded by IiIr. Ardre
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Kroack asked that paths be considered adjacent to the Medina
School on Overloke Drive and other portions of Overlake Drive.
Mr. Thomas reporting on the meeting in regard to Justice Gourts
stated that he had talked with ~edina's Judge SJ:itll who had changed
his opinion and was in favor of the combined Courts. Mr. 'l'homas re-
commended ldedila's participation in the Combined Court Drograrn and so
moved. The motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee. All Counci.lmen were
In favor of the motion except !Ar. Bronson whose vote was no,.
An ordinance expressing the intention of the City of I-';edina to
participate in the reorgarllized system of JUfltice Courts created in
King County was submitted for consideration. Dr. Leversee moved that
the ordinance be passed. The motion was seconderi by 1\lr. Thomas. All
Counc:Llmen were in favor with the exception of !VIr. lronson who voted
no.
In the matter of the loc ation of the temporary walking nath in the
nevv section of Fairway View Plat, Mr. Behnke as\{ed ti1at Mr. Johnson,
r!ir. Thomas and Mr. Willer cet together with (,ir. Clapp and/o.r 1\Ir. Holt
of the Medina Land Company to work out a solution.
Mr. Behnke reported that
the City hlanager's position.
in the proper publications.
tvvo applications had been received for
IJr. 1',!LLler was asl:ed to 1mst the pos:i. iion
The City Clerk asked that budget tra...'l.sfers be made in the Salary
Classification -From Park Labor, t'olice Chief, Police Sergeant, ;2180,
G3DO, and 300 respectively to City ~anager. Mr. Jo~nson moved that
these transfers be approved. 'rhe motion was seconded by i'.·r. -:-"ronson and
passed unanimously. Another transfer in Sa1aries,',)60.oo from City Share
of Social Security to Police reserves was aCloroved on motion of Mr.
Frost seccnded by l'fir.3ronson and passed unanimously.
An ord:Lnance transferring :;f6000.00 from Street Fund, l',jaintenance
and Operation to Capital Outlay Street IrJprovement was sulY,1i tted for
approval. Mr. Arcke moved ~hat this ordinance be passed. The motion
was seconded by i,ir. Bronson and passed unanimously.
Current Exjllense Vouchers ;(1907-1936 and Street Fund "Touchers
#547-559 were submitted for aDprova1. After conSideration, Mr. Bronson
moved that these accounts be approved for payment. 'l'he motion was
seconded by Dr. Leversee and passed unanimously.
Mr. Miller spoke briefly regarding the plans for Civil Defense
in Bellevue and said that it mightoe possible to work out some kind
of a cooperative proGram. A civil Defense ordLlance was discussed. It
was suggested that the Civil Defense Bureau be asked to send someone
yo speal( and explain organization and set up.
An ordinance amend:ing Ordinance J/4 and
latest ed:i tion of the Uniform Bunding Code
'I'homas moved that the ordinance be passed.
by lilr. Bronson and passed unfu'limously.
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adopting by reference the
was submitted. Hr.
TLe motion 'IV as seconded
In the matter of the :;~5315.00 which was received from the State
in consideration of property condemned for the bridge right-of-way,
it was suggested that this money be used to purchase from the School
District that portion of the school property that will be divided from
the school property proper by the bridge highway.
After discussion, Mr. Thomas moved that the City Manager negotiate
with the School District to see if a price agreement eould be reached.
'J'here was no second to the motion. IVlr. Ben.nke suggested that IiiI'.
Bronson draft an an )roDriate letter to the School District. It was
finally agreed that Mr: Thomas a1 d !dr. Bronson would explore the
possibilities and that Mr. Bronson would write a letter' for I',lr. Behnke's
signature.
The motion was seconded by l'!lr. Johnson and passed unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding dumping of excavation dirt on the
playfield part of Fairweather Park. Mr. 'rhomas suggested that top soil
now on the property be stockpiled for future use.
The contract for Fire Protection service for 1962 was submitted
for approval. After consideration Mr. Johnson moved that the contract
be accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Prost and passed unanimous-
ly.
There being no further business the meetirg wac} aC:.journed on motion
of Dr. Leversee, secended by Mr. Arpke and passed unanimously.
Hespectfully submitted,
T&e regular meeting of MedinaCity Council was called to order
reb 12, 1962 at 8: 10 p" .
Council members prec:ent were Hr. Behnke, LIr. Arpke, hII'. Prost,
i.:Ir. Bronson, i.ir. Joimson, L'ir. '['homas and Dr. LeveI'see.
The minutes of t]e previous meeting were read and approved.
P~lice Officer Goodwin presented the ~olice Report, which was
read and discused.
The vabuki property and the proba':)le re zoning of same was discussed.
I,Ir. Arpke and Dr. Leversee recomnended that the council formulate a
Master Plan for the development of comi:Jercial zoned property involving
approximately 1.t • 5 acres, slightly more than the vabuki property. The
Plmlnirrg Commission reported that it is not adapta8le for residential
area; rather it is mo:~e appropriate for a shopping area serving Hunt I s
Point, Clyde Hill and l:edina. Mr. Arpke moved that a public hearing be
held on April 9, at wh:i.ch time tbe Planning Comnission I s recommendations
and Council reconmendations "'rill be rev:tewed and certain specificati:';Y1s
will be ruled upon. The motion was secdmdecl b.'I Nfr. Bronson; passed
lmanimously.
Mr. Behnke read three letters from iiledtna residents protesting in-
completion of certain walkways and roads. LIr. NIiller explained that t~ie
delays were attributed, mainly, to poor weather. He stated that he had
reviewed trw entire street and pathway programs, and had SUbmitted a
comprehensive letter outlining his recommendations to fully complete
Mel pay for these prograxas.
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Mr. Bronson moved to accept Mr. Miller's suggestion to construct
paths on the west side of 76th Ave N.E. 'l'he motion was seccnded by
Mr. Frost; carried unanimously. •
to Mr. Thomas moved that hlr.Miller 7rite the School Dictrict
determine their receptiveness to constructing a pathway on the
side of 28th. The motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee; carried
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unanimously
The Cowlcil dil'ected the City Attorney to cor:tact Puget SOWld Power
" Light Co. to determine if all ordinances were enforced when the sub-
station was erected neor 80th.
It was moved by Mr. Johnson that the agreement between the City 'C
of Medina and the Medina Land Co. to construct temporary walking
paths be waived -this agreement to be replaced by a bond, covering
the construction of a permanent con~rete walk, to be completed no
later than August 12, 1962. The motion was seconded by Lir. 'l'homas;
carried unanimously. •
Mr. Jolmson pre~;ented eight(8) applications for the position of
Ci ty l!ianager .• Mr. Johnson moved that the Council offer the ~ilanagership
to Gregory C .. Cullins, at a starting salary of ::?6,600.oo annurally.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas; carried unanimously.
Mr. Chadwick presented a resolution to sell the Police motorcycle.
Mr. T.homas moved that the resolution be accepted. '1'he moticn was
seconded by !'!Ir. Bronson; carried unanimously.
Mr. J3e0.nke moved that the period, April 1 to April 17, be pro-
claimed !tHome Safet",,· WeekI!, with appropriate publicity gj.ven to sarne.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Arpke; carried unanimously.
J.!J:r. Behnke moved that the Claim Roster, Current Expense vouchers
1937 through 1965, Street Fund vouchers 560 through 568, and Street &
Walkway vouchers 569 through 574 be approved. The motion was seconded
by Hir. Jolmson; carried unanimously.
Mr. Chadwick was asked to illustrate, at the next regular
meeting, the possible contents of a proposed ordinance for the
condemnation of dilapidated and vacant buildings.
Dr. Leversee asked tbe City COWlcil to discuss, at the next
regular meeting, the possibility of 'ieputizing boats. Alsom he expressed
a desire that a joint Civil b'efense meeting be arranged, to include
Clyde Hill, Hunt's Point, Yarrow Point and l'iiedina.
Mr. Thonas moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Behnke
seconded the motion; carried unanimously.
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The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to
order March 12, 1962, at 8:10 P.M.
Councilmen present were: Messrs: Arpke, LeveC'see, F.C'ost,
Thomas, Johnson And Bronson.
Dr. Leversee moved that the minutes of the previous meeting
be adopted as read. r~he motion was seconded by Mr. ,Tohnson; carrj.ed
unanimously.
Ci ty !danager, GI'egory Cullins apoointed himself as temporary
City Clerk.
The City !.anageI' was directed to claar debris on the east side
right-of-way of 80th Ave N •• t<;. between N.-~. 8th Street and N.}:'. 10th
Street.
The City ManageI' was d:Lrected to determ:Lne wiether the City of
Medina ord:Lnances wepe obsepved :Ln tb.e construction of Puget Sound
Povver and Light Company sub-station on 80th Avenue N .E.
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Mr. Arpke reported that the I'!Ietropolitan Transit Committee had
recommended in a recent report sUbmitted to the !/[ayor of Seattle and
tho County Commissioners of King County that the municipality of
Metropolitan Seattle ( Iiletro) was best adapted to undertake the pesp-
onsibility for investigating the financial feasibil:Lty of a rapid
tpansi t system for the Seattle r..!etpopoli tan area. Dp. Loversee moved
that the Council endopse the recommendations of the Nletro-poiLi tan
Committee in its pepopt. The motion was seconded by I\'lp. Frost; cElPried
unanimously. 'rhe City Manager was dipected to prepape a resume of the
above repopt and distribute it to the citizens of Iiiedina.
Mr. Cnadwick explained the crimlnal and building eodes with
relation to a proposed ordinance for t[le ·condemnation of dilapidated
and abandoned bu:Lldings. ( See attached). Discussion of the subject
is to be continued.
Wr. Johnson moved t~.at Ordinance 11131 fop the proc;ection of city
walkways be adopted. 'I'he motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee; carried
unanimously.
Mr. Johnson moved that the City Manager, with the assistance of
Mr. Chadwick, obtain information as to any City of Medina work agreement,
verbal or otherwise, between Edwin Baum and subopdinate, Mary M.
Fitzgepald. The motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee; passed with a
majority. Yea: Messrs: Arpke, Jolmson, Leversee and Thomas. Nay: ;;iessrs:
Frost and Bronson.
Mr. JoJ'l..nson moved· to accept proposed vouchers, Curpent Expense
#1966 through 111995, with the exception of #1978, to be corrected to
pead a gross earnings of ~N-t02.00 with regular deductions from that
amount; street vouchers 11575 through li580, street & 1!Jalkwa-y Bond Fund
1/3, voucher #581. The motion was seconded by Dr. Leversee; passed
unanimously.
Mr. Bronson moved that the Ci ty Jl'lanager be authorized to sign
the IIIVIutual Aid Agreementll with King County, pertaining to Civil
Defense; the proposed Civil Defense ordinance to be set aside. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas; carried unanimously.
PlanningCormnission representative Andrew Harris itemized, with
al terations, the previ.ous recomm.endations of the Planning Commission
wi th regard to rezoning of the propepty in t he vicini ty of' lIT.E. ~~8th
Street and 84th Avenue N.E.
Tne Planning COl1ltS S ion recorrn:lends that:
a) The area to be rezoned to be limited to L~.5 acres or smaller.
0) Tn8 probabil:Lties of a fire station be considered.
c) Alternative uses be considered:
( 1) Agri cuI tural. (2) School. (3) Church. (Lr) Combined Sehool
and Church. (5) Apartments. (6) Restaupant ( eould likely
bring up the question of a cocktail lounge)
d) A public hearing be held.
Mr.Bronson stated that the Planning Comy.1ission SllOl.lld be more
specific in their recommendations at the next meectin g.
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It was noted that the Oity Manager is authorized to expend money
for a census.
The Oity Manager was directed to study all phases of deputizing
boats.
The Oi ty Manager presented cost e,stimates for in:provements on
N.E. 24th str'eet and 80th Avenue N.E. He also presented a vlritten
suggestion from 'iVashington Asphalt Company to repave a part of N .'<:.
12th Street at an estimated cost price of (~6oo.oo. The City Llanager
was directed to have a report available at the next regular meeting
on monies available for roadwork.
Mr. Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting. 'Ehe motion was
seconded by Mr. Bronson; passed unanimously.
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order
April 9,19(;2, at 2-:10 P.LI. at the ;![edina Elecnentary SCDOOl.
Councilmen present were: l:'cess,:,s: Jo>nson, Aroke, 'jroYlson,
Frost, DeFriel, Thomas and Mne. Cann~oll.
lvlr. J'obnson moved t'c1at the minutes of t 'ne 'lrevio1}s [Jeeting
be adopted as read. 'l'i'le moti,n was seconded b:r i,r. Prost, carried
unanimou.sly.
I,rtr. Jolmson nor,lir,ated L:r. Ar'ske for mavor and Llr.'llilomas for
mayor pro-tempore. The nomination' was secon~ed by ~-r. DePriel.
'Ehere were no other ncrdnc:tions. By unaninous vote, I:ir. ,'lrpke was
apnointed mayor and ;,.r. 'j'homas was a·)pointec; ma~'{or nro-temDore.
Mr. Behnke then mcde a short .fa}"e1Nell s eech in which he
lNelcoYdOd t'ne nO~:"J meYDber s of gov ernm.on t. He stres sod teamYlork and
cooperation for the better,,18nt of the cOiJi.;unlty. Uayor.r"ke
thanked j'lir. Behnke for his past leadership. lie stated tl]at although
the Oi ty has acconplished rr,any inr~)rovemeDts there still ape a
nillJber of problems to be solved.
A pu.blic hearing ws.s then held OD the petition of the l;eelina
Greenhouse C:oClDiimy and .iI. Yabu.ki to "one their prOIJerty for
COTIl"erci.al use.
l-!Iayor Arpke exnlaineel the reCOL; ,endations of the lanninG
CO'.rcdssion on the peouest for rezoning of propcrt;' in t he vicinity
of 84th A!enue B •• and N.E. 28th Street. l!e stated that the property
had been classified for ·oossi.ble ccmrnercial zonins in the Liaster
Plan. LIr. Cla"ence Lirhus and tIr.Leo CaI'1C1en, ne:lcesentinr; the
petitioners, described a nro]Josed shop'Jing center which VJol',ld be
,constructed of the property were rezoned for cOJJn18rcial use.
hir. Jolln Erlicilman, representing petitioners Kinney, Evetts
and Casey stated that the recocT,mencl.ations of the ;'lannin>; Commission
did not fully consider the commercial reCluircments of t'le area.
A public discussion fOllowed.
Hr. JohnsoY) notes that the nur:1ber of citizens in asteYld&nce
at the Dublic hr'aring was insufficie:r;t to truly express the desires
on the ~om[Junity on the SUbject.
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The City hlanag.er stated that the City would send out a
questionnaire to each household in ;.':edina in order to gain an
expression of opinion on c01 .'ercial zoning in Medina.
Mr. Arpke stated that a II l:edina Beautj,fication Connitteetl
c.ad been foemed •. :Jr. ',1.13. Crenshaw was anpointed as Chairman.
I.Ir. JohIlson recalled that the City had co':nmitted :L tself to
a matching figure o~' .Lro(! per. l:Lneal foot on any residentlal
street improvementts. He suggested this pcl:Lcy cont:Lnue only until
September, 1962.
'1'he C:Lty Lanager then referrEls to Counc:Ll Commun:Lcat:Lon 'f,~:),
perta:Lning to raods and monies available for same. He recolfFendud
a Streets Advisory Cm,nittee, of about f:Lve citizens, to study all
phases of L'iedina street problems and to recoFE;,end an action program
for the improvement of }Iedina streets. Iv:r. Jormson moved to accept
this recmm;,endation. The motion was seconded by j"'ir. Thomas; carried
unanimously.
The City l/Lanager reported that i'chool Districti~4u5' will
construct a wa1Jdng path along H. ,I:. 28th Street between 76th A'lenue
N. E. and 78th Avenue ]I!'.:. Negotiations are under way with the :3chool
district for a continuation of this path to 80th Avenue H.E.
'rhe City L;anager reDorte:1 that the City had received only
one (1) bid for the proposed work on 80th Avenue N .E. which was in
excess of the amount approved by~he Council for t he project. He
recommended that the bid be rejected and that a call for bids be
''C'eissued at a later date, when the construction firms may be less
~busy. The Counc:Ll approved this action.
In answer to a Gouncil request for :Lnformation, the City
Manager reported that the Puget Sound sub-station arnears to have
~been erected in conpl:Lance with City Ordinances. Screening will be
plantedth:Ls S~)ring ..
It was moved b.'! 'ilr. Thomas that the Council accept the
'-1'ollowing claims: Current Expense vouchers 111996 through /1-2030,
Street vouchers #582 through 11593, 30nd //3, Street and '.'Jalkway
vOl1chers #594 through t!595. The motion was seconded by LIr. Johnson;
"C'arr i e d un animo us ly.
The City l.Is,nager reported that he had a:~.)Q:Lnted Clyde H. Cory
as 1'.'lun:Lcipal Judge, pro-tempore. It was moved by rJr. Bronson that
the Council approve the appo:Lntment. The motion was seconded by Kl".
Thoma.s; carr:Led unanimously. " \
It VJas moved by ],:Ir. Thomas that the contempiated'ortd:ln8..Ylc/
aimed at condemning dilapidated structures be set aside for furbher
study. The motion was seconded by I,\r. Johnson; carried unanimously.
Mr. JoOOson asked if the Counc:ll shculd cons:Lder any action
with regard to Med:Lna residents harboring paying guests during the
l'air. The Nianag'er was aSked to report further 010 Ordinance #63 and
:Lts implicat:Lonsm :Lf any, regarding such guests.
T'he C:L ty hIanager was d:Lrected to determine :Lf property had
been ded:Lcated to the Cit'y by I,Ir. Ber'Yl VI. Dav:Ls.
The City Manager reported that John Dodds, Engineer, had :C'e-
'ported to him that streets, l:Lghts, drains etc. in Fa:Lrway View
Plat #1 were now acceptable. Mr. B~onson moved that the City accept
this Plat. The motion was seconded by IiIr. Arpke; carried unanimously.
The C:L ty I.,anager 'recom:nended that an ord:Lnance requiring
minimurri'design spec1fications of glass doors be prepared. The City
!.Ianager was dj,rected to prepare an ordins.nce for the Counc:Ll's
consideration.
;'l1r. T1.-lOrnas ex·-oCf:Lcio rnenber of the
the Park Board antic:Lpates no L"l()d:Late
'the School D:Lstrict /"405 for the sale of
"leather Park.
Park Board, reported that
act:Lon on the part of
land adjacent to Fa:Lr-·
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lVlayor Arpke pro,0onted hr. J3eJ~nl{e a gavel as a symbol of
the City Council's armreciation for :'1is serTi_cos. 'lh-,~ Council
agreed lUlanimoLJsly that the service to the City of edina rer-
formed by each of the former mayors would be roxo~nized b,-the
presentation to them of a gavel.
I[r. Thomas moved to adjourn the moeti::lg. 'l'he motion was
seconded by Mr. Jormson; carried unanimously.
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order
was called to order May 14. 1962 at 8:10 P.M. at the Medina City Hall.
Councilmen present were: Messrs: Arpke, Bronson, DeFriel. Frost,
Thomas and Mme. Campbell.
The minutes of the previous meeting were corrected to includea record
of the ceremony presenting ex-mayor Behnke with a gavel when leaving office.
Mr. Thomas moved that the minutes be adopted as corrected. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Campbell; carried unanimously.
The City Clerk read a petition from J.P. Paulsen requesting business
zoning of his property located on 84th Avenue N.E. between N.E. 24th
Street and N.E. 28th Street.
The City Manager reported that the ''Medina Beautif ication C01lll1i ttee"
headed by Dr. W. CrenShaw. Chairman. had planted flowers at Medina
entrances and worked in Fairweather Park. Mr. Thomas was directed to
determine if the Park Board would be responsible for the continuation of
the work of the C01lll1ittee.
Mayor Arpke reported that a Streets Advisory Committee. consisting
of Paul Detels. Stan Stretton. Hugh Watt, John Upjohn and Ray Hanson
had been appointed to study conditions of streets and traffic patterns.
street widths. finances. drainage. street maintenance etc. and to report
their findings and recommendations to the Council.
The Police Report was read and accepted. No c01lll1ents.
The City Manager reported that he had contacted Beryl W. Davis with
regards to title of Tract A. Overlake Addition and that Mr. Davis will
forward to the City a quit-claim deed to the property.
The City Attorney reported that Medina residents could have paying
guests. not to exceed two. as long as their presence was incidental to
the owner's household use of the premises.
The City Manager reported results of the post-card poll on the
question of zoning property for c01lll1ercial use in Medina. 668 questionnaires
were mailed, 339 were returned. Of this number. 115 favored business
zoning in Medina. 224 were opposed.
Mr. John D. Bhrlichman, Attorney. and Mr. A.H. Yabuki. Medina resident.
spoke in fav,or of rezoning property in Medina for business use.
Mr. Robert Behnke. former mayor, reported that the Hunt's Point
Planning Commission was against business zoning in Hunt's Point. Clyde Hill
and Medina.
The Cou'ncil unanimously concurred that it meet with representatives
of Clyde Hill. Hunt's Point and Yarrow Point prior to taking any action
to rezone pr,operty. It was anticipated that a meeting with the above
respresentatives would take place prior to the next regular meeting.
Mr. Thomas moved that the Claim Roster, Current ixpense vouchers IF 2031.
through # 2064, Street vouchers #596 through #610, Street and Walkway, Bond
Fund If3 vouchers #611 through 11612 be accepted. The motion was seconded by
Mr. BroBson; carried unanimously.
The City Manager was directed to contact Messrs: Lincoln, Wades and
Gretorex to determine disposition of certain properties in Medina prior to
passage of an ordinance affecting dilapidated buildings.
Mr. Bronson moved that the City Council accept Ordinance #132 requiring
the use of safety glass in certain glass doors and walls. The motion was seccmded
by Mr. Thomas; carried unanimously.
The City Manager was directed to prepare a proposed ordinance for a load
limit on Medina streets.
A resolution having been introduced by Mr. Thomas, Mr. Johllson moved
that the Ci ty Council adopt the resolution memorializing the Washington StatE!
Highway Commission and the Washington State Toll Bridge Authority to consider
redesign of the seconf I,ake Washington bridge transition spans. The motion to/as
seconded by Mr. DeFriel; carried unanimously.
Mr. Thomas moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Johnson; carried unanimously.
Respectfully svbmitted,
£? -( ~~~'d'~~
C'" Clerk. ~ ~
The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called t,:) order June 11, 1.962
at 8:10 P.M. at the Medina City Hall.
Members present were: Messrs: Arpke, Bronson, DeFriel, Frost, Johnson, Thomas
and Mme. Campbell.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Mr. Thomas moved that thE! minutes
of the previous meeting be adopted as read. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson;
carried unanimously.
A letter from Mr. H.E. Kroack protesting the condition of 80th Avenue N.E.
between N'IE. 8th and N.E. 10th was read. Considerable discussion followed. Mr. Thomas
moved that the Council authorize the City Manager to pull ditches, grade and gravel
the road to the extent of $440.00, using restoration money for this purpose.
A representative of E. Perrine and Associates, representing Puget Sound Power
and Light Company spoke of the reasons for the delay in landscaping the Power' Company's
sub-station on 80th Avenue. He said the work would connnence Monday, June 18. The
plantings will be root pruned so that they may be successfully moved, should the city
decide to widen the road to the full 60 foot right-of-way.
I-Ir. Jack Mi tchell tchen requested that the City remove a dilapidated shack near his
premises. The proposed clrdinance for 'the condemnation of dilapidated buildings was
discussed. I.t was decided that no action would be taken until thE!, Council had more
time to study the propoeed ordinance.
Petitions for the re:mning to connnercial use of certain properties owned by Mr.
Roy Evetts and Mr. Paulsen were reviewed. It was moved by Mr. Thomas and seconded by
I-Ir. Bronson that these tt.:'O peti tions be refe'rred to the Planning Commission. The motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Arpke s6pke of his informal meeting with officials of Clyde Hill, Hunt's
Point and Yarrow Point, stating that they all felt rezoning of any properties should
be delayed until the bridge was completed and the flow of traffiC! from same could be
analysed. Mrs. Campbe,ll meived that the petition for rezoning by Hr. Yabuki be tabled
until such time as the bridge is f&nished and the traffic pattern can be seen in action.
The motion was seconded by l"r. Johnson; carried unanimously.
Mr. Thomas reported that the Park Board will accept the responsibi.li.ty for a
beautification program. After plans are developed, the Board anticil'ated that local
groups, such as church organizations etc. will carryon the work.
At the request of the City Manager, John Dodds, Engineer, appeared to speak on
the accuracy of platting Fain,ay Vie\., Plat No.2. Mr. Dodds stated that the plat had
been checked, showing only a feVil minor discrepancies. The Ci ty Manager rep~orted that
the Planning Commission has approved the plat, subject to certain corrections.
The City iManllger informed the Council that Beryl W. Davis had deeded to the City
Tract At Overlake Addition.
Mayor Arpke reported that he had appointed Cha.rles Kenyon to the Park Board for
a three year term to expire June, 1965. It was moved by Mr. Bronson that it be resolved
by the City Council that the appointment of Charles Kenyon to the Park Board be -
approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thol'j"as; carried unanimously. A vote of
thanks WIlS extended to Nrs. tAurray whose term had expired, for the excellent
work that she had done for the City as 11 Park Commissioner.
Mayor Arpke read a letter frofTl the Bellevue City ~lanager, Joe Miller, st.ating
theat the City of Bellevue joins Nedina in protesting the design of the transition
spans of the second Lake Washington bridge, but that t.he City of Bellevue does not
want the completion of the bridge delayed if such delay is necessary for the redesign
of the spans. .
Mr. Arpke reported that Tuesday, June 19, 1962 at 2 P.M., Room 402, in the County
City Building, Metro will elect a representative to the Hetro Cound 1, from cities
having a population of 10,000 or less, to serve two years.
The porposed Personnel Rule.s were discussed at length. The discussion will be
continued at the next meeting.
Mayor Arpke confirmed the appointment.s of the members of the Board of Adjustment
as follows:
John Mooring -for a term, four. years, to expire June, 1963
Let·,is H.Johnson -for a four year term to expire June. 1964
Paul Fetterman -for a four year term to expire June, 1965
Mr. Johnson moved it be resolved that. Council approve the confirmation of the
terms of office of the above members. Mr. Thomas seconded the motion; carried
unanimously.
Mayor Arpke appointed Walter Kimball and Robert Waters to the Board of Adjustment
for four years, to expire june, 1966
Mr. Johnson moved that it be resolved that the Council approve the appointment
of Walter Kimball and Robert Waters to the Board of Adjustment. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas; carried unanimot\sly.
The City's ordinance governing water skiing ( Ordinance No: 53) was discussed. It
was decided to leave the ordinance as it is t.r.itten.
Mrs. Campbell moved that the Claim Rost.er; Current Expense voucher.s #2065 throttgh
#2089, Street vouchers #613 through 1;'627, Street '& Wa1hmy, Bond Fund 113, voucher #628
be accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson; carrIed unanimously.
The Couscil desired more information on the Police Report, giving more detail on
the report of three prm~lers. and the i tern of the hi t and run driver.
At the request of Mayor Arpke, Mr. Thomas moved that a resolllU"on be adopted
endorSing Metro for the responsibility of rapid transi.t in the Seattle metropoli.tan
$.rea and requesting that this question be put before the people at the next elect.ion.
(Resolution No. 46). The motion t-las seconded by Mr. Bronson; carried unanimously.
Mr. Bronson moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas; carried unanimously.
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The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to order July 9, 1962
at 8:10 P.M. at the Medina City Hall. Members present were: Messrs: Arpke, Bronson,
DeFriel, Johnson, thoaas, Frost & Mme. Campbell. .
Mr. Thomas moved that the.minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as read. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Johnson; carried unanimously.
Mayor Arpke made the following announcements: Institute of Government, University
of Washington; discussion of City Budgets, July 16, Public Safety Building, Seattle;
Metro "Open House", 'July 19, 410 W. Harrison Street, Seattle.
Mayor Arpke referred to a letter from Phil Evans of the Citizen's Planning Council
which stated that the Citizen's Planning Council urges the redesign of the t.ransition
spans of the Evergreen Point Bridge. .
The City Manager was directed to ascertain action taken by the State, if any, to
redesign the transition spans.
The Annual Repor~ of the Planning Commission was submLtted and read.
The City Manager asked the Council to note that the Planning Commiaaion, at the
October 31, 1961 meeting, had recommended to the Council that no action be taken to
rezone for business any property, until traffic pat teras from the new bridge have been
established.
Mayor Arpke read an interim report fro~ the Streets AdVisory Committee in which it
was recommended that:
1. Medina. continue in its effort to have the State declare 84th Avenue N.E.
between N.E. 12th and N.E. 28th Streets a state highway facility.
. .
2. No major construction work be performed on N.E. 24th and N.E. 12th
Streets until 75% of such work can be paid for from Arterial Street: Funds.
3. Street repair be performed on a contract basis.
Mr. DeFriel recommended the City attempt to bkrrow traffic counters to determine
the extent of. traffic on Medina Arterial Streets.
Mr. Johnson moved that the proposed Pe,rsonnel Rules be adopted with the foll.owing
changes:
Rule 8clc -Eliminate the word "illness"
Rule 9b -Omit the proposed Rule 9b.
RUle 5c -Correct the word "citizenship" to read "U.S. Citizenship".
The motion was seconded by Mr. Frost; carried unanimously.
. '
The Police Report was r~d and discussed briefly, Mayor Arpke suggested that any
house-watches or calls made outside the limits of Medina be recorded separately.
Mr. Thomas, ex-officio member of the Park Board, reported that the Park Board
purchased a bronze plaque which states,"Community Hall Park -Made Possible By The
Medina Improvement Club -1960". The plaque was attached to the NW corner of the City
Hal~ at ,the Board's June 25 meeting. Mr. Thomas also reported that the Park Board
expressed concern over the safety features of the pedestrian overpass in th.~ vicinity
of the Three Points Elementary School. The Board feels that the Counci1sho'lld notify
the State Highway Department officials of this and send copies of the expreSSion to
the Seattle King County Safety Council and the Bellevue School District.
Mrs. Campbell moved that the City Manager make a written statement to the proper
authorities regarding the hazards of this overpass. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thoamas; carried ,unanimously.
Mrs. Campbell moved that the Claim Roster be accepted as presented. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Bronson; <;arried unanimously.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 133, adopting the 1960 Fire
Jreventlon Code. The motion ,was seconded by Mr. Bronson; carried unanimously.
Mr. Bronson moved the adoption ,of Ordinance No. 134, revisin,g the list of statutes
as codified in the Revised Code of Washington. The motion was seconded by Ml~. Thomas;
carried unanimously.
Mr. Bronson De~ed the adoption of Ordinance No. 135, providing for the condemnation
of dilapidated buildings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas; carried unanimously.
The Council a\lthorized the City Managel! to sell the used motor of the Police boat
as excess equt,pment, at the best price obtainable.
Mr. Bronson DelVed that the City Manager be authorized to make item tranafers within
budget accounts provided that the City Manager inform the Council of such action
taken at its tLext regular meeting following the actlon. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas; cSLrried unanimously.
Mr. DaFriel Delved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas;
carried unanialOusly.
The regular me4!ting of the Medina City Council was called to order August 13, 1962
at 8:;0 P.M. alt the Medina City Hall. Members present were: Messrs: Arpke, Bronson,
DaFriel, Frost, Thomas 15< Mme. Campbell.
The City Clerk read the minutes of the July 9, 1962 meeting. It was moved by Mr.
Thomas that th4! minutes of the previous meeting be adopted as read. The motion was
seconded by Mr., Bronson; carried unanimously.
The City Manag4ar announced that the Association of Washington Cities is holding a
school session in the Meany Hotel, August 17th and 18th.
Mayor Arpke url~ed all councilmen to read a report ,t City and Suburb -COIlIlIUnity or
Chaostt publishl!d by the Citizens Advisory Committee, with a view to devoting a
study session ito this report during September or October. Mrs. Campbell stated she _,
would like to llee a town meeting organized in the Fall, Where everyone could ,peak I
on parks, safelty, budget matters etc. and perhaps the booklet of the Cit-izens !
Advisory COlll1lilttee. Mr. DaFriel expressed the desire to have a meeting, following
the proper studies, in which the subject could be 'Iroads~
The Mayor then read letters from Governor Rosellini, Mr. Goetz and D.B. Hedges, all
pertaining to the resolution passed by the City protesting the design of the new
bridge transit:Lon spans. In effect, all letters expressed appreciation of the interest
shown by the C:lty, but stipulated the reasons why the design would remain unchanged.
Mayor Arpke anllOunced the reappointment to the Planning Commission of Mr. H.W. Black-
stock and Andrl~ V. Harris. It was moved by Mr. Bronson that the Council resolve that
the reappoint~!nt of H.W. Blackstock and Andrew V. Harris to the Planning Commission
be confirmed. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Campbell; carried unanimously.
The City Managlar referred to a letter from Mr. McKay, District Engineer. Department
of Highways and George Stevens, Bridge Engineerm Department of Highways, in which
suggestions wel~e made to raise by approximately eight (8tt) inches the height of the
railings on thla Three Points Elementary School pedestrian overpass. Mr. Kenyon, of
the Park Board,. expressed his opinion that the overpass should have a cyclone fence
within the railing structure. After due discussion on the matter, the Council
delegated Mrs. Campbell and the City Manager to consult with the School District and
obt;ain a satisJ:actory conclusion as to exactly the improvements to sui t all concer~d,
and to forward this resultant recommendation to the proppr bridge and highway offiCials.
I The colors , alii selected' by archi tect Omer Mi thun, and to be applied to the I
Administrative Building of the new bridge, were displayed. The colors were
approved by th4a Council.
It was moved by Mr. Frost ~nd seconded by Mr. Thomas, tbat the Claim Roster be
accepted as prl!sented, The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Bronson mo"ed the adopti'On of Ordinance No. 136, amending Ordinance No. 135,
Section 7, pert:aining to the condemnation of dilapidated buildings. The motion was
seconded by Mr .. Thomas; carried unanimously.
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Mr. Thomas moved the City place the park section II Overlake Viewpoint", as
deeded to the City by Beryl W. DaviS, under.t~e jurisdiction of the Park Department.
The motion was secondedn by Mrs. Campbell; carried unanimously.
Mr. Thomas moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mr. BI'onson;
carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submjfted, ,
~t!~> ~ Dk~~
Ci ty Clerk. /
Mayor.% _ /l --L-~+r--,::;-·tQ...~L oJ .jJ -()4 ~
I The regular meeting ot the Medina City Council was called to order at 8:10 p.m.
September 10, 1962 at the Medina City Hall. Members present were: Messrs: Arpke,
DeFriel~,Frost, Jqhnson, Thomas and Mme. Campbell.
The minutes of the August 13, 1962 meeting were read. Mr. Frost moved that the
minutes be approved as read. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas; carried
unanimously.
Mr. J. Goodhue, 2686 -10th Ave NE stated that he had heard a rumor that tr~msit
buses were to.be re-routed from 80th Avenue NE between NE 24th and NE 28th Streets.
The City Manager stated that there had been numerous complaints from citizens that
80th Avenue NE was used excessively by school and public transportation. ThE!
complaints moved the Planning Commission to review traffic problems in this area.
Mrs. Campbell than read a letter from P.J. McKay, District Engineer, State Highway
Department, in which he stated that the Commission had decided to provide a wire
mesh covering for the pedestrian overpass near Three Points Elementary Schoc.l.
In reply to an enquiry by Mr. DeFriel, the City Manager replied that as part of the
consideration given by the condemnation of a portion of Fairweather Park~thE! fenCing
on the north side of the new highway between Evergreen Point Road and the pE~destrian
overpass would be inset 10 feet so that Medina could construct walking paths at its
own expense.
The City Manager then presented 1963 budget recommendations for the Councitt's , consideration.
The City Manager informed the Council that transfers between the following items had
been made:
DECREASE From To
Current Expense Fund
Maintenance & Operation -
*Census $300.00
Contractual
$183.30
Park Department
Other Expense
*Sewer!Assessments $1,680.00
City Street Fund
$1,670.90
Maintenance & Operation -Contractual
~<Street Lights $2.500.00 $2,130.00
INCREASE From To
Current Expense Fund
Maintenance & Operation -Contractual
*Elections & Reg. $380.00 $476.61
Park Department
Other Expense
*Miscellaneous
City Street Fund
$20.00 $29.10
Maintenance & Operation -Contractual
*Street Repair $1,500.00 $1,870.00
It was moved by Mr. Thomas that the Claim Roster be accepted as presented. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Johnson; cartied unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Trulmas that the Council pass Resolution No. 47, contracting with
Puget Sound Power & Light Company for street lighting on 77th Avenue NE; thE~ contract
to be dated August 17, 1962. The motion was seconded by Mr. Frost; carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Thomas that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconeed by
Mr. Frost; carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1 a.m.
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The Public Hearing of the Preliminary 1963 Budget for the Ci ty of Medina
was called to order at 8:10 p.m., October 1, 1962 at the ~'ledina City Hall.
Councilmen present \vere: Messrs: Arpke, DeFriel, Frost, Johnson, Thomas and
t-lme. Campbell. After some preliminary remarks introducing the Preliminary
Budget, Mayor Arpke requested that the City Manager present the Preliminary
Budget to the public.
The City Manage,r then explained the Preliminary Budget in detail and answered
questions of the Council and public. Officials from Water District No. 23
expressed a desire that the City give them apmle notice of any work that would
necessitate thE' raising, lowering or moving of any water mains in the district.
The proposal to eliminate the separately paid position of City Treasurer and
to combine the off ice of City Treasurer wi th that of City Manager vias discussed.
Hr. DeFriel expressed a desire that the City seal a portion pf walkway as a test.
Hr. Johnson felt that walkways, as originally planned, should first be completed,
at which time the City could consider what to do with the problem of weeds,
loose rock etc.
~lr. Thomas mOVE!d that the meeting be continued until Wednesday, October 3, 1962
.r-o,
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at 8 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. DeFriel; carried unanimously. The meeting
was then recessed at 10;30 p.m.
The continuation of the Public Hearing of October 1, 1962 was called to order by
Chairman Arpke at 8:10 p.m. October 3, 1962 at the t-iedina City Hall. Hembers present
were: Nessrs: Arpke, Bronson, DeFriel, Frost, Johnson Thomas and Mme. Campbell.
After some discussion it was finally concluded that the Preliminary Budget
recommendations regarding the position of City Treasurer would be accepted • . ,
Mr. Johnson mo,red that a Finance Committee, composed of three members, including
the Mayor, be appointed by the Mayor from members of the Council, ,.hose duties
would include auditing of the Claim Roster, recommending investment policies and
making periodic informal examinations of budget and cash accounts. The motion was
seconded by Mr" Thomas; carried unanimously. Mayor Arpke appOinted Mrs. Campbell,
t-lr. DeFriel and the Mayor to the Finance Connittee.
Mr. Johnson requested that the Mayor ask the Streets Advisory Committee to include
Medina walking paths in its study of street improvement needs.
Nr. DeFrielmoved the adoption of the 1963 Budget. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Campbell; carried unanimously.
t-Ir. Johnson moved that the City adopt Ordinance No. 137, levying a tax of 17.128 mills
on each dollar of assessed valuation, and apportioning that levy to the indicated
funds. The motiLon was seconded by Mr. Frost; carried unanimously.
Nr. Thomas moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Hrs.
Campbell; carriled unanimpusly. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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The regular meeting of the Medina City Council was called to ord~:r by Chairman
Arpke on Monday, October 8, 1962 at 8:10 p.m. at the Medina City Hall. Members
present '\~ere: Messrs: Arpke, DeFriel, Frost, Johnson, Thomas and Mme. Campbell.
It was moved by Hr. Johnson that the minutes of the September 10, 1962 meeting
as presented in draft bE) accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Frost; carried
unanimously.
Nr. Sinkora, 1020 Evergreen Point Road, asked that the speed limit on 76th bE)
reduced to 25 mph. or lower, in the interest of safety to dogs and children. He
also objected to the "No Parking" on the east side of Evergreen Point Road.
It was moved by Nr. Thomas that the Claim Roster be accepted as presented. The
motion was seconded by Nr. Johnson; carried unanimously.
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It '\Vas moved by Mr. Johnson that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 138 appropri.ating
unanticipated revenues to the Street Fund for Street Repair. The motion was seconded
by !Vir. Thomas; carried unanimously.
Mr. Thomas moved that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 139 amendin.g Ordinance No. 19
The motion '\Vas seconded by Mrs. Campbell; carried unanimously.
A maintenance contract for State-constructed roads presented by the State Highway
Department '\Vas discussed. It vias moved by Mrs. Campbell that the City accept the
I[)oad maintenance contract, as presented by the Department of High'\Vays, provided that
the City add the clause:
"PROVIDED FURTHER that the City, by its City Engineer, first accept the work
performed and improvements made on all those sections of the State-constructed
city streets for '\Vhich the City ,viII be responsible as shown in red or otherwise
indicated on said Exhibit "A", whereupon its obligation hen;under shall. commence.
The City shall not be responsible for maintenance of on and off toll gac:ility
or access roads, structures, or storm water or lighting facilities of that
portion of Primary State High'\Vay No. 1 within its right-of -Hay limi ts except as
herein specifically agreed and according to said governing poHuy insofar as
applicable; neither shall the City be liable for any defect in their corlstruction
or neglect in their maintenance"
The mption was seconded by Mr. Johnson; carried unanimously.
The Ci ty Manager explained a proposed ordinance, the purpose of \>7hich is to emumerate
reserve and bond redemption funds. It '\Vould authorize expen.diture of money '\Vhen
transferred into the Cumulative Reserve Fund for General Municipal Purposes and
finally to eliminate this fund. The Council directed the Ci ty Manager to prepare the
proposed ordinance for its consideration.
Mr. Thomas moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Mr. Johnson;
carried unanimously. The meeting '\Vas adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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The regular ml~eting of the !vledina City Council was called to order by Mayor
Arpke on November 12, 1962 at 8:15 p.m. at the t-ledina City Hall. Members present
were: Messrs: Arpke, Bronson, DeFrie1, Frost, Johnson, Thomas and Mme. Campbell.
Hr. Frost moved that the minutes of the October 8, 1962 meeting be accepted as
presented in draft. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson; carried unanimously.
Mrs. Campbell moved that the minutes of the Public Hearing on the 1963 Budget of
October 1 and October 3, 1962, as presented in draft, be accepted. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Bronson; carried unanimously.
Mr. Ellis Lind of the Seattle-King County Safety Council then presented the
City of Medina with a special award acknowledging Medina's outstanding contrib-
ution to the field of safety in having no traffic fatalities in seven years.
Mr. Lind complimented the citizens of Medina, the City Council and the administration
on this achd:evement. Mayor Arpke accepted the award on behalf of the City of Nedina.
Mrs. Campbell suggested a vote of thanks be offered to the Medina police.
Mr. Bronson moved that the Claim Roster, Current Expense vouchers IF 2240 through
if 2265, Street vouchers f}669 through lfo677, be accepted as presented. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Campbell; carried unanimously.
The City Manager proposed an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 45, pertaining to speed
limits, Nr. DeFriel moved that the City Nanager prepare an ordinance to designate the
following speed limits for Medina's streets:
25 mph. on all
NE 12th Street
NE 24th Street
84th Avenue NE
streets except -
-30 mph.
-30 mph.
-35 mph.
The motion was seconded by Nrs. Campbell. All councilmen voted to accept this motion,
with the exception of Mr. Bronson, who voted "nay".
!vIr. Bronson mo'lred that the City adopt Ordinance No. 140, approving the expenditure
of all remaining monies heretofore appropriated to the Cumulative Reserve Fund
for General Municipal Purposes to the end that such fund will be eliminated.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas; carried unanimously.
Nrs. Campbell moved that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 141, relating to Special
Funds of the City; creating a new Cumulative Reserve Fund for Parklands. Structures
and Capital Improvements; providing for the termination of the Cumulative Reserve
Fund for general municipal purposes upon expenditure of the balances remaining therein;
aSSigning numb,~rs and alternate designations as to remaining Special Funds. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Bronson; carried unanimously.
Each Council member then signed his name to the agreement between the City of Nedina
and King County Fire District No. 14, for fire protection service at a cost of
3 mills for each dollar of the cityts assessed valuation.
Mr. Thomas movE!d that' the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by ~lr. Bronson;
carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully SU.bri tted, y , ~.".D~~j)~
City Clerk
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The regular meeting of the ~fedina C1 ty Council was called to order by l'-layor Arpke
at 2 :1') p.m. December 10, 1962 at the Medina City }'all.
Members present were: ~jessrs: Arpke, DeFriel, Johnson, Thomas and Mme. Campbell.
l'Jr. Thomas moved that the minutes of the November 12, 1962 meeting be accepted as
read. The motion '"as seeonded by l'-lrs. CalTIpbell; carried unanimou:31y.
The City Manager read a letter from P.J. l'-ieI'ay, State 1!izh",ay Department, in which
the State agreed tp pay $2,200.00 for restoration of NE 28th Street bet,yeen
Evegreen Point Road and 7(lth Avenue NE and NE 32ml Street between 78th Place NE and
80th Avenue NE.
~·'r. Thomas stated he would like to see barriers on the access roads to Evergreen
Point Pridge approach thus prohihiting cars ,,,est of the Toll Pla:~a until the
high",uy is offiCially opened.
t"rs. Campbell asked there the water which drains from NE 12th Street proceeds. The
City r;ana::;er replied that the v,ater floHs into a sv!11mp area and that at a later date
a culvert '"ould he put under the 'l-1a1kin3 path to drain this s"'amp. ~·:rs. Car.1pbell
also enquired about the drainage to the ~:ay Terrill property on Overlake Drive East.
::liscussion disclosed that this problem has existed many years and is not a result
of any ,,)ork performed b" the City, and therefore, would be the citizen's problem.
The City ~lana3er i.nformed that Council that public assistance workers had performed
a total of 470 man-hours during the month of November on park projects.
Discussion followed pertaining to the recommendation of the Association of ~·Jashing1:on
Cities that all cities End towns appoint Legislative Committees. ~~r. Thomas moved
that the ~layor appoint a legislative committee of three. The motion was seconded by
Nr. Dr;Friel; carried unanimollsly. The Mayor then appointed Councilman, Thomas, Johnson
and DeFriel, Hi th Nrs. Campbell acting as an alternate.
~:r. Thomas moved that the l'-:'anager be given the authority to dispose ot the old
furni ture formerly occupyi n3 space mn the councilroom. The mot ion vJaS seconded by
/·lrs. Campbell; carried unanimously.
The Ci ty t-:anager informed the Counci 1 that transfers between the following i terns had
been made:
DECREASE From _____ T_O"-______ -:::-I...;.l_'C;;..;R;..E..:;· !':-,..:;S-;:E;--____ :;:-~F_"r;_;o'"'m"'-_--__ 'I::..'o"-_----
Current Expense Fund Current Expense Fun~
~1aintenance to' Operation
Contractual
Tel", Tel 900.00
Postage 450.00
Surety Bonds 1,600.00
State Examiner 360.00
Fire Contr. 10,245.22
Library Cont. 6,830.18
Eng. & Bldg. 100.00
t-Jiintenence 6, Operation
Other Expense
Animal Exp. 50.00
Police 346.00
Ansv:,~ Serv.
';as A l1Ot,.
Prisoner Care
Park
150.00
1130.00
Rec. Program 100.00
!-',aintenance 6< Operation
Employee Ben. 200.00
Ved. Aid. Ind.
STREET FUND
Maintenance & Operation
Contractual
Street Li3hts 2,130.00
Survey fvIonuments
50.00
750.00
266.06
1,300.00
332.50
10,227.40
6,818.26
49.82
~.OO
246.00
100.00
80.00
75.00
128.68
2,010 .00
-0-
tviaintenance 6, Operation
Contractual
lieat, Light etc
Printing
Insoection Fees
670.09
90.00
775.00
Maintenance & O,:,eration
Other Expense
Travel & Subs. 183.50
Police
Equipment Ope 1,700.00
Travel & Subs. 50.00
Park
t1i.scell. 29.lO
Haintenance f'." Operation
Em£lozee Benefi~s
Soc. Sec. Ci ty 815.00
Police-Cloth. 300.00
STREET FUND
Maintenance & Operation
Contractual
Service, repairs 250.00
Equiopment Ope 500.00
820.09
373.94
882.4-8
228.50
1,(375.00
75.00
104.10
871.32
315.00
300.00
620.00
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~lr. DeFriel moved that the Claim Roster as presented, Current
j,f2267 through ~~2299 and Street vouchers 41678 through if 682 be
was seconded by I-:rs. Campbell; carried unanimously.
Expense Fund vouchers
accepted. The motion
Discussion of the proposed ordinance to alter speed lin~its follov.Jed. l':r. Dudek of
3405 Evergreen Point Road appeared to protest the reducing of speed limits on
Evergreen Point Road. Mr. Thomasmoved that the proposed ordinance he tclbled until
the January meeting. The motion Has seconded by Mr. Johnson; carried unanimously.
tlr. Johnson moved that the City adopt Resolution No. L,B, transferring $335.50 from
tlCi ty tclanager" to "Clerical l;el;:>". The motion ,,,as seconded be' Er. ':'-'homas; carried
unanimously.
~lr. Thomas moved that the meeti.ng be adjourned. The motion was seconded by I'lrs.
Campbell; carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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The regular mE!eting of the ~ledina City Council "as called to order on January 14,1963
at 8:20 p.m. by l':ayor Pro-Tem Thornton Thomas in the Eedina City liall. Members
present were: t'lessrs~ Johnson, Thomas, Frost, DeFriel and f·lme. Campbell.
It was moved by Mr. Johnson and seconded by rv.r. DeFriel that the minutes of the
December 10, 1962 meetin:; be adopted as read.
The City Manager then introduced to the Council auxiliary police officer Richard
S. Mangan who was then sworn into ofnice by Judge Melvin Love.
Councilman Thomas congratulated Judge Love on his appointment to office and
wished him a successful term. The Bellevue District Court serves an area
containing 40,.000 people. Medina '''as one of the first cities to support this
new system. ME!lvin Love then outlined the functions and procedures of this court.
Discussion of a proposed ordinance changing the speed limit on Evergreen Point Road
to 25 mph. then follmved.
Gertrude Park, 2230 Evergreen Point Road, vIas in favor of stringently enforcing
the present 30 mph. rather than reducing the speed limit. She felt that too many
\varnings and not enough tickets are issued.
Dr. Holfe. 3339 Evergreen Point Road, stated he would like to see the speed limit
remain unchanged, tltat excessive dropping of the limit is not the solution and
only discriminates against those ~esiding on the point.
Earold Dudek, 3405 Evergreen Point Road, protested the reduction in speed limit,
claiming 30 mph. is not too fast, maintaining the solution Hould be one Harning
only and then the second offense should mean a citation, that only penalties will
enforce any limit or change the habits of speeders, not speed limits.
Mrs. Robert Ryning, 3212 Evergreen Point Road, felt that 25 mph. is truly unrealistic
in this day of modern cars. It was her opinion that the existing school zones
reduced the overall risk of speeding on the street during the daytime hours, and I~I
that 25 mpJ:.1. is an unnecessary limitation for an adult, or any driver, durin::;
the nocturnal hours.
Mrs. Fisher, 1.026 Evergreen Point Road, stated that she \.,ould like to see the
speed limit reduced to 25 mph. because of the number of children and d03S
residing on that street.
t-'r. Sinkora of Evergreen Point Road felt that the speed limit should be reduced
because the road is narrow, residential and has much shrubbery on the edge, as
well as a large number of children and dogs on the street.